Friday, May 8, 2026
Hi all!
Your positive thought for the week: “A good head and a good heart are always a good combination”
— Nelson Mandela
Sorry to report another scam is happening in our groups. Please don’t open an invitation from me. I did NOT send this and don’t want your systems to be affected.
May 10, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. – Sunday school
- 9:00 a.m. – Confirmation Class
- 9:45 a.m. – Second Sunday Treats (last one until September)
- 10:15 a.m. – Worship honoring the women in our lives
- Soup & sandwich and sticky bun orders due
May 17, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. – Sunday school
- 10:15 a.m. – Worship with baptism — come meet our newest member of the family of Christ
- Noon – Sunday Brunchers at The Merc
May 24, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. – Sunday school
- 10:15 a.m. – Worship — join us to see drone video of our 3 cemeteries and sing patriotic hymns
May 31, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. – Sunday school
- 10:15 a.m. – Worship
- Noon – Confirmation class; we’ll make pancakes for lunch!
Great Opportunities!
- We’re looking for folks to assist with worship as greeters and liturgists. Please contact me if you’d like to enhance your Sunday mornings in this way. Greeters are needed for Aug 30, Oct 25, and Dec 27.
- Thanks for your food pantry items for the 50 days of food challenge. Bring an item to the food pantry basket in the upper social hall so you can be counted in the challenge! This runs until Pentecost (May 24) when we ask you to wear red to church!
Are You Hungry?
- May soup sale: chicken corn soup with homemade noodles and ham & cheese sandwiches. Orders due this Sunday, May 10. Pick-up orders on Thu, May 21 between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. More details on our website.
- The Outlook Group is selling sticky buns made by Shady Mountain Market. The buns are approximately 8″ round yielding 7 individual pieces; cost is $8 each. Flavors are plain, nut, raisin, and nut raisin. Orders due this Sunday, May 10, and pick up date is Thursday, May 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the lower social hall. Orders may be placed in the collection plate on Sunday mornings or by calling the church office at 610-966-3601 or emailing the office at ozuccoffice@ptd.net.
Special Events
- Monday, May 11 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 a.m. to noon is out next All Things Free giveaway. We are always looking for folks to help!
- On Friday, May 15 we will have a celebration of life for Richard Yeakel who died in November. Visiting hour is 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. with the service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. We will celebrate Richard and his love of his family, his flowers, and his life.
- Our next GriefCare sessions have been announced.
- June 3 to July 29, 2026, Wednesdays from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the lower social hall.
- Invite your friends and family members who need some support after the death of a loved one.
- The program follows the same format and material as previous sessions. Many participants find that going through the program more than once brings additional healing.
- Free and open to all.
- More details available upon registration.
- Contact the church office or me for more information.
- Please spread the word! We must have 5 to run the class, but so far only 2 folks have registered.
Other News
- Our Social Media Coordinator has revamped our web site! Check it out and see if you can find some interesting facts or things that you didn’t know about our church.
- We are still collecting printer or ink cartridges to recycle at Staples. To date we have raised over $325 toward Staples purchases. I have small boxes at the front and ramp doors for your “contributions.” Or you can put bags of ink cartridges outside of my office. Thanks! Keep them coming. You are an awesome support of this interesting way to recycle and get credit at Staples for future purchases.
- NOTE: Please do not bring batteries any more. There is now a charge for battery recycling.
As always, we hold in prayer many of our members and friends who are walking through difficult seasons—facing grief, illness, loneliness, changes in living situations, and other challenges that weigh heavily on the heart. We also remember our brothers and sisters around the world who continue to recover from the devastation of war, oppression, and natural disasters.
At the same time, we give thanks for the many joys among us—birthdays and anniversaries, the gift of new life, healing and remission from illness, and countless other blessings that remind us of God’s goodness.
Peace to all,
Lori Esslinger
Part Time Pastor
Old Zionsville UCC
call or text: 610-393-3522